The extinct Great Auk has passed away, again.
Dick Short, known in-print and locally as “The Great Auk,” passed away on March 3, 2026 in Etna, Calif., his lifelong hometown.
Mr. Short was born in Etna at Dr. Ashcroft’s office on May 6, 1956 to Donald J. Short Sr. and Grace Pamela Boyle Short.
For the last 31 years, Mr. Short has been living on his own, being watched over by the citizens of Etna and beyond.
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3 Comments
Thank you, Jay and Daniel! We were just talking yesterday that someone needs to do an obituary. Would you consider putting this on the Scott Valley Lowdown and send to the City hall to put on the City of Etna’s FB page? Thanks again. Charnna
Thanks for the kind words, share links are located at the bottom of the write-ups to share on other platforms of choice freely.
Okay, should good. Thanks again.